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NGC 2736 Pencil Nebula

NGC 2736 (also known as the Pencil Nebula) is a small part of the Vela Supernova Remnant, located near the Vela Pulsar in the constellation Vela. It resides about 815 light-years away from the Solar System. It is thought to be formed from part of the shock wave of the larger Vela Supernova Remnant.

 

Optic: Astrograph 130/520

Mount: Virgo Observatory at Tivoli Farm NAM (mount AP GTO1200)

Camera: ASI 2600 MC pro

Frames: 5X180 sec. Bin1 Gain 0 -10° (stars) - 17X600 sec Ultimate Filter Gain 100

No autoguider - ASI AIR plus

Processing: Pixinsight

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Uploaded on July 9, 2025
Taken on May 31, 2025